Dynasty Kidney Bean Named U of G’s Innovation of the Year
Dynasty, a University of Guelph dark red kidney bean innovation recognized for its high yield, disease resistance and adaptability, has become a leading choice for growers in Ontario and North America, and has now earned the University’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. The cross that led to Dynasty was initiated in the early 2000s by former U of G researcher and current University of Minnesota professor, Dr. Tom Michaels!
Crashing the Classroom: Plant Families for Plant People
Learning isn’t confined to the classroom during the fall session of HORT 1015: Plant Families for Plant People, a dynamic course led by Prof. Brandon Miller. In this installment of "Crashing the Classroom," watch as students explore the world of plants firsthand, identifying more than 150 herbaceous and woody species found in food production systems and managed landscapes.
2025 Spring Seminar Recordings
View our seminar speaker lineup and recordings for the spring semester. Want to attend a seminar? Stay up to date with events by adding the Plant Science Google Calendar.
Welcome Dr. Dominic Petrella!
The Department of Horticultural Science is thrilled to welcome Dr. Dominic Petrella as our newest faculty member in Managed Turfgrass Systems!
Healthier. Here, There, and Everywhere.
Read U of M System stories about using AI to detect cancer, tapping the power of Lake Superior's waves, addressing food insecurity, disrupting the cycle of Native health disparities, and exploring the miracle of mare's milk.
The science and art of breeding, growing and tasting fruit
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two UMN fruit breeders who helped bring some of your favorite apples to market. Their work has also led to new varieties of strawberries, blueberries and grapes that can handle Minnesota winters.
Reinvigorating Pollinators with Perennial Flax
U of M professor Neil Anderson’s team studies the triple-hitter crop, which provides food resources to pollinators throughout the growing season and creates sustainable oilseed and fiber products as a cash crop for Minnesota farmers.
We Are Living in a Golden Age of Apples
Apple experts divide time into “before Honeycrisp” and “after Honeycrisp,” and apples have never tasted so good.
Talking grapes and wine with U of M
Autumn is a busy time of year for Minnesota’s winemakers spending long days harvesting and fermenting grapes. Soon Li Teh, assistant professor of grape breeding and enology and Extension specialist, discusses his new role leading the grape breeding program.
The People Behind the Pumpkins
As autumn arrives in Minnesota, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showcases its iconic pumpkin tree, a striking 12-foot display that has become a seasonal favorite.